There has been an apparent break in the citywide and Trent Woods cases of jewelry being stolen from homes.

New Bern police have recovered some of the jewelry reported stolen during those recent home break-ins. The jewelry was recovered during the investigation Thursday. Police Lt. Ronda Allen said the case is still being investigated and an arrest is pending.

During the past several weeks, the police department has received several reports of home break-ins in which fine jewelry was stolen. New Bern police are working with neighboring agencies including the Trent Woods Police Department and Craven County Sheriff’s Office, which are investigating similar thefts.

In many cases, there was no evidence of forced entry into the homes from which the jewelry was stolen. Trent Woods Police Chief Tony Lee said earlier this week that people report the missing jewelry often well after it has been discovered missing.

Police are reminding everyone to keep their doors locked at all times, even when at home. Valuables should be out of sight.

“This community has been and continues to be crucial to this investigation,” New Bern Police Chief Toussaint Summers Jr. said in a news release.

He said the role of the community has been vital in the investigation. Summers said reports, phone calls, and emails from victims and from residents who have noticed suspicious activity have been invaluable for the law enforcement agencies.

Summers urged residents to call their local police agencies to report any suspicious activity.